Pyloric Stenosis in its infant and adult forms has left many people with unexpected and unwanted complications and unanswered questions. Here is some of what two survivors have learnt, supported by the experiences and discoveries of our readers.

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When your baby had infant pyloric stenosis (“PS”), the surgery marked the end of a difficult time for you and your newborn treasure… Right?

If that’s true of you as parents or you as the baby, you belong to the truly blessed ones – at least in this respect!

Most doctors and websites tell the parents that there are no long-term problems after PS and its surgery (pyloromyotomy). Only a minority of the websites I have seen are a little more careful, assuring us that “most” babies will have no more problems. None go into detail about that “most”.

Tinnin, Dr Louis – Infant Surgery without Anesthesia
The late Dr Louis Tinnin’s Clinic in the USA has provided information, support and therapy for people who carry PTSD after infant surgery. His Blog provides a helpful primer, a checklist, and interaction with survivors.